Cephalosporins- Level 3

Drugs-
 First Generation- Cefadroxil, Cefazolin, Cephalexin, Cephradine;
 Second Generation- Cefaclor, Cefmetazole, Cefotetan, Cefoxitin,
Cefprozil, Cefuroxime, Loracarbef,
 Third Generation-Cefdinir, Cefditoren, Cefepime, Cefoperazone,
Cefotaxime, Cefpodoxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftibuten, Ceftizoxime,
Ceftriazone
What is it?
 Cephalosporins- Antibiotics causing Cell Death
 Used For- Treatment of Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Respiratory
Infections, UTI/Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Septicemia,
Meningitis, Bone and Joint Infections, Preoperative Prophylaxis
Side Effects
 Dizziness, Headaches, Seizures, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss
of Appetite, Stomach Pain/Upset, Colitis, Liver Toxicity, Kidney
Toxicity, Rash, Fever, Difficulty Breathing, Unusual Bleeding or
Bruising; Decreases- White Blood Cells, Platelets, Hemocrit, Bone
Marrow
What can I do?
 See a Health Care Provider- as needed
 See your Pharmacist- for help; Liquid Drug with Children; if
Crushed has a Bitter and Unpleasant Taste; Swallow Tablet Whole
 AVOID- if Allergic to Cephalosporins, Alcohol, Lactation,
Pregnancy, Aminoglycosides, Anticoagulants, Benedict’s or
Fehling’s Solution
 See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian-Take with
Food/Small, Frequent Meals, Increase Fluids